AHMA 298 - Medical Assisting Externship

Credit(s): 5

Prerequisite(s): a grade of “B-” (2.7) or above in AHMA 203, AHMA 204, AHMA 206, AHMA 230, and instructor’s consent.
This capstone course of the Medical Assistant program provides on-site clinical experience in a physician’s office or clinic setting. It provides opportunities to apply learned skills in various clinical and administrative procedures under the supervision of a medical doctor and office staff. This course requires 180 documented, unpaid clinical hours at assigned clinics in addition to other coursework. This course can be repeated once for a maximum of 10 credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course. (Summer Semester)